jha618 said:

Im not necessarily proposing one computer over the other. But the current system does not account for a wide disparity in SOS and often over rates a 9-0 team over a 2 or 3 loss team that played a much tougher schedule. At least with the AP polls, that is taken in to account. I don't think there would be any other seeding system that would have had rd 2 matchups of LA/Marist, Byron/Montini, SCN/MC, etc.

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AP currently has Loyola at #6 in 8A, West Aurora at #10, and York not in the top 10. Do those rankings make sense to you?

Do you really think anyone at the AP is traveling the state of Illinois and evaluating teams for their rankings?

mjnow said:

Pana at Johnston City Saturday at 1

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Per Johnston City High School Athletics Facebook Page

Pana at Johnston City Saturday at 1

Cross Bones said:

Those computers have some absurd ratings every time I see them. Not sure how they could come to some of those conclusions.

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Im not necessarily proposing one computer over the other. But the current system does not account for a wide disparity in SOS and often over rates a 9-0 team over a 2 or 3 loss team that played a much tougher schedule. At least with the AP polls, that is taken in to account. I don't think there would be any other seeding system that would have had rd 2 matchups of LA/Marist, Byron/Montini, SCN/MC, etc.

Btimpone22 said:

Taunting

Here is the Fenwick DB brandishing a gun on the field.

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His teammates’ reactions seem to indicate he did something dumb and the penalty was justified

FB1976 said:

On the bright side...SHG State Champions in 2025 and 26!

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All.... Hold on sir. Figuring out actual enrollment is a two year deal. Looking at past historical numbers the Cyclones will be on that bubble between 3A and 4A. I see them going 4A along with QND. It will be a different look for the Raiders in 2025 which Roamin' if he has time gearing up for Maroa next Saturday can speak about.... Ratsy

jha618 said:

Id want to see them change how they seed 1-8 in class 7a/8a. Massey, AP, Maxpreps, etc. Something better to avoid the top teams from meeting before the qtr finals.

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Those computers have some absurd ratings every time I see them. Not sure how they could come to some of those conclusions.

k1867 said:

Profound observation!

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Nothing new just glad the quarters are here. I know many on here are not happy with the blowouts. I agree and just like to see more competitive games. It’s getting down to only the best teams are still playing at this point. I believe 4Afan said it doesn’t matter if you play a team in the first or second round if you win you move on regardless. I myself have no problem with LWE playing LA in the semifinals if it works out that way. If East wants to win a championship they have to beat the best. Same as every other team still playing regardless of class.
Good luck to all the teams. They are all deserving.

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Ok I watched the whole video. There was no complaint whatsoever. He did state that Byron fans might want to take another look at it, but his camera follows the ball and he didn’t capture the penalty.
That’s it.

doctor_d said:

I have seen the play discussed quite a bit because it was absolutely a pivotal play in the game.

I haven’t heard anyone complain that it was a bad call.

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Yea im getting my threads mixed up. I had been reading about the calls in the fenwick game right before I saw the clip of the Montini game.

cenrik71 said:

4A - People still sleeping on DePaul College Prep.

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I have them winning 4A in the bracket challenge

Agreed. Should be interesting. The last several games teams just have their DT's fall in the A/B holes making piles in the hole. If your DE cannot play run .... Warren will run behind their 2 Big OT's up the C hole. Stewart is low to the ground ... you cannot see him until he is your lap. He's is okay with 1 - 2 -3 yards. By the 3rd Q teams get worn down. If you are a step slow filling your hole Stewart is gone. York QB likes to run a lot. He better get down because Warren plays physical. It should be a fun one for semi final ticket 🎟. 🎢

4A - People still sleeping on DePaul College Prep.

Syc by 3
SF coming off a pretty physical game and Sycamore has had an easy ride and deservedly so.

Syc needs to limit big plays and make SF put together longer drives. PR had no chance at stopping the pass at all….

doctor_d said:

I have seen the play discussed quite a bit because it was absolutely a pivotal play in the game.

I haven’t heard anyone complain that it was a bad call.

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4Afan said:

Sycamore for conference affiliation and with an Iowa commit at safety they can defend the pass.

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Sycamore has a historic pipeline of football players going to Iowa. Two brothers play in the NFL.

Taunting

Here is the Fenwick DB brandishing a gun on the field.

bccanwin said:

There isn't a football coach in our state that doesn't not want every class seeded 1-32.

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So can’t they have their AD submit a proposal?

jha618 said:

I thought I read some thought it was a questionable call.

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I have seen the play discussed quite a bit because it was absolutely a pivotal play in the game.

I haven’t heard anyone complain that it was a bad call.

4Afan said:

Ref question...can you not return a 2 pt. conversation attempt in HS? Morris intercepted a conversation attempt and as the defender started running it was blown dead. Can you not run it out of the end zone on an intercepted conversion attempt?

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You cannot. Play is just ruled dead immediately.

crusader_of_90 said:

Last time someone said in the fields. Since this tread, made me think it would be in civilization. Not scared - excited to welcome them! No shenanigans, not at all what I mean. But let’s play a home and away series.

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Not the same CPC team as last year. Althoff wins easy and the clock may run.

4Afan said:

Would be at Althoff. Not the first time you've asked this. Scared of the children of the corn? 😉

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Last time someone said in the fields. Since this tread, made me think it would be in civilization. Not scared - excited to welcome them! No shenanigans, not at all what I mean. But let’s play a home and away series.

Coach Adriano always went for 2 points. He would say, “we don’t play to tie, we play to win”.

Gonna be a good game!

Cross Bones said:

IMHO the current system is the most reasonable and objective system. Only change I would make would be 1-32 for all classes. The seeding and hosting school make sense to me.

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Id want to see them change how they seed 1-8 in class 7a/8a. Massey, AP, Maxpreps, etc. Something better to avoid the top teams from meeting before the qtr finals.